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As the years go by, seniors are faced with numerous health challenges, most of which make it hard for them to stay fit and age gracefully. This is why many people start experiencing problems with balance and flexibility as the skin starts to sag, muscles shrink, and the body loses shape. General body weakness is often a concern in aging individuals, including the perfectly healthy.
However, there are several fitness tips seniors can use to stay fit and strong. As long as you don’t engage in extreme activities, exercises, or practices, staying active doesn’t have to be a daunting experience. Below are a few fitness tips you should know if you are a senior citizen.
1. Go for Morning Walks
One of the best ways to get motivated and keep fit is to go for a morning walk. Sources actually indicate that walking helps promote mobility and independence in seniors. A walk that takes 10 minutes or an hour a few times a week could be all you need. Walking regularly can help:
- Muscle strength
- Improve blood flow and cardio health
- Enhance your bone strength
- Promote flexibility
- Promote healthy weight management
2. Eating a Healthy Diet Is Important
The consequences of not following a healthy diet can be serious, enough to trigger the onset of heart disease, stroke, liver failure, cancer, diabetes, and other ailments. Your diet is among the most important things to check on when looking to improve your fitness as you approach your sunset years.
3. Exercise Your Mind Regularly
It’s easy to get distracted, anxious or stressed when life throws things at you fast. That’s why it pays to engage in activities that exercise your brain’s muscles, such as solving a crossword puzzle, playing scrabble with family, or playing Sudoku. Just make sure the activities you choose are not so overwhelming.
4. Exercises for a Toned Body and Bone Strength
We all know that exercise is important for building and maintaining bone strength, as well as flexibility, and muscular structure. However, it can be confusing for seniors to know just how to do it right and safely. This is because there are so many different types of exercises out there to improve:
- Body toning
- Muscles mass and tightness
- Bone strength
- Flexibility and balance
- Healthy weight
The best exercise for you will depend on what you want to achieve. In a recent post by the Steel Library, the author provides a list of exercises you can engage in if you want a flat chest. Furthermore, chest exercises also engage plenty of other muscles in your upper (and lower) body, not just the pecs.
Exercises for abs, legs, arms, butts, and shoulders are also available for seniors. Just so you’re safe, consider joining a professional gym or hiring a personal instructor. Also, talk to your doctor before taking up any exercise routine, especially if you have underlying medical issues.
Staying fit and active at old age can help extend your life, improve your self-esteem, and better your happiness. It helps burn extra calories, especially when working out at an attractive facility that minds your goals and safety concerns. With the above few fitness tips, you may have what it takes to enjoy your life more at an older age.
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